web server on XP home edition

[Guest]

Is there a way to set up a personal web server (IIS or similar) in order to able to test asp.net pages with XP-home edition

 

[Guest]

Per the FAQ

"Q. How do I install IIS? After I install it, what should I do to run it safely?

A. Before installing IIS
You need to install the Windows TCP/IP Protocol and Connectivity Utilities. Then make sure you’re current on all security patches, even if you’re running your server locked down. (Note: IIS does not run on Windows XP Home Edition.) ...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/faq/default.asp

 

[Guest]

Hi Cris,
I've read that faq. I'm still having some hope to have a way to use ANY kind of web server with home edition.
Is there any other help?

 

[Sooner Al]

You might look at Apache...

http://www.apache.org/

http://nagoya.apache.org/mirror/httpd/binaries/win32/#xpbug

http://nagoya.apache.org/mirror/httpd/binaries/win32/

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[news]

Apache v2.0.46 runs great on my Windows HE laptop.